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Trusted Hazardous Waste Management Services in Boise, ID
Specialty Environmental Services has built a reputation for excellence in hazardous waste management since our founding. Our team of certified professionals brings decades of combined experience to every project, offering comprehensive solutions for waste transportation, recycling, and compliance consulting. We specialize in universal waste management, including mercury-containing lamps, batteries, and industrial materials, while ensuring regulatory compliance through expert profiling and manifesting. Our on-site services include emergency spill response, tank cleaning, and industrial pressure washing, supported by OSHA and DOT-certified training programs. With strategically located operations in Boise, Idaho, we serve commercial and industrial clients across Southwestern Idaho with personalized service and technical expertise.Our commitment to environmental responsibility drives our focus on cost-effective disposal methods and sustainable practices. We maintain rigorous safety protocols and utilize UN-approved containers to ensure secure waste handling. Our leadership team's extensive industry experience since 1985 provides clients with trusted guidance through complex environmental regulations. We differentiate ourselves through 24/7 emergency response capabilities and customized spill kit solutions. Our comprehensive approach covers every stage from waste determination to final disposal, backed by transparent documentation and client education.
Services
Hazardous Waste Management
Universal Waste Recycling
Waste Transportation
On-Site Technical Services
Compliance Consulting
Highlights and features
- Certified team with 35+ years combined industry experience
- Full-service environmental compliance and waste management solutions
- 24/7 emergency spill response capabilities
- Customized spill prevention and containment solutions
- UN-approved containers and DOT-compliant transportation
What people say
Honest
Comprehensive waste solutions
Reliable service
Services
Hazardous Waste Management
Our hazardous waste management service handles flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, and toxics with strict regulatory compliance. We provide complete waste determination, manifesting, and disposal through approved facilities. Our experts ensure proper labeling and documentation to prevent rejected shipments while maintaining safety protocols throughout the process.
Universal Waste Recycling
Specializing in mercury-containing lamps, batteries, and industrial articles, our recycling service offers cost-effective disposal outside hazardous waste regulations. We accept fluorescent lamps, lead acid batteries, and mercury-containing devices while providing proper containment solutions and regulatory documentation for commercial clients.
Waste Transportation
We offer environmentally responsible transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous materials using specialized equipment and trained personnel. Our DOT-compliant services include bulk liquids pumping, sump cleaning, and tank evacuation while maintaining safety standards and proper manifesting throughout the transport process.
On-Site Technical Services
Our on-site services include emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and compliance audits. Vacuum truck operations handle liquid waste removal from grease traps, storm drains, and storage tanks. We provide hydro excavation and remediation services with 24/7 emergency availability for industrial clients.
Compliance Consulting
We assist clients with environmental compliance through waste profiling, manifest preparation, and employee training programs. Our certified instructors provide HAZWOPER, DOT hazmat, and OSHA safety training while offering on-site audits and customized spill prevention solutions for industrial facilities.
People
Jeff Berlik
President
With over 35 years in environmental services since 1985, Jeff leads our strategic direction while ensuring operational excellence in waste management solutions for commercial clients across Idaho.
Kurt Hoagland
Operations Manager / Chemist
As lead chemist since 2001, Kurt oversees technical operations and compliance, managing waste characterization and regulatory documentation while serving as primary emergency response contact.
Rob Berlik
Environmental Technician
Rob manages vacuum truck services and industrial projects since 2013, specializing in liquid waste removal and spill remediation with expertise in environmental compliance protocols.
Austin Berlik
Lab Packing Specialist
Since 2012, Austin has provided specialized lab packing services, chemical inventory management, and waste profiling while ensuring proper containment and regulatory compliance for research facilities.
Walt Ferrell
Lead Environmental Technician
With 16 years of field experience, Walt coordinates on-site services in southwestern Idaho, managing compliance audits, industrial cleaning, and emergency response operations for commercial clients.
Questions
What types of hazardous waste do you handle?
We manage flammables, corrosives, oxidizers, toxics, and latex paint. Our services include proper determination, containment, and disposal through approved facilities while maintaining full regulatory compliance.
Do you offer emergency spill response services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency spill response with specialized equipment and trained personnel for industrial sites across Southwestern Idaho, including vacuum truck services and remediation.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
Our team handles complete waste profiling, manifesting, and labeling. We maintain UN-approved containers and provide employee training programs to ensure adherence to DOT, OSHA, and EPA regulations.
What universal waste recycling options are available?
We recycle mercury-containing lamps (fluorescent, HID, LED), batteries (Ni-Cad, lead acid, lithium), and mercury articles (thermostats, switches) with proper documentation and containment solutions.
Do you provide on-site technical services?
Yes, our services include tank cleaning, pressure washing, chemical transfers, and compliance audits. We offer vacuum truck operations for grease traps, storm drains, and industrial containment systems.
Reviews (1)
John Dzwilewski
Jul 19, 2019
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Fantastic place to do business with. They are honest and will take care of all of your environmental waste needs!
